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The pedestrian is being identified as Michael Stacey (55) of Gervais.

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On Saturday, April 10, 2021 at approximately 1:45 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a collision involving a pedestrian on Interstate 5 near milepost 270. 

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Mazda M23,  operated by Cassidy Schmidt (19) of Albany, was southbound when it struck a pedestrian in the roadway. 

It is unknown at this time why the pedestrian was in the roadway. 

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  His name will be released when appropriate. 

OSP was assisted by the Woodburn Fire Department, Woodburn Ambulance and ODOT.  

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Oregon State Police is Asking for Public’s Assistance with Unlawful Killing of Tundra Swans – Harney County – 04/09/21

The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful taking of two Tundra Swans in Harney County. 

On April 1, 2021 a  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer discovered two deceased Tundra Swans off of Embree Bridge Road near Oil Well Road in the East Fork of the Silvies River.

The U.S. F&W Officer notified the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division which are now assisting in the investigation.

The U.S. F&W Officer determined the Tundra Swans had been shot with a small caliber bullet sometime between March 31 and April 1.  

If you have any information regarding this incident please contact the Turn In Poachers (TIP) hotline at 1-800-452-7888 or 541-589-2547.

Poaching  wildlife and damaging habitats affects present and future generations of wildlife, impacts communities and the economy, and creates enforcement challenges. 

** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators** 

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.

Preference Point Rewards:

* 5 Points-Bighorn Sheep

* 5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat

* 5 Points-Moose

* 5 Points-Wolf

* 4 Points-Elk

* 4 Points-Deer

* 4 Points-Antelope

* 4 Points-Bear

* 4 Points-Cougar

Or the Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward fund also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of Game Fish and Shellfish and for Habitat Destruction.

CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Mountain (Bighorn) Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose 
* $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope 
* $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf 
* $300 Habitat Destruction 
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl 
* $100 Furbearers 

* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish 

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity: 

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP(677)

TIP E-Mail: [email protected] (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 5:15 P.M., Salem Police Officers and Salem Firefighters responded to the 400 block of Ewald Ave. SE on a report of a suicidal man, identified as Natzeryt Viertel (22) of Salem, that had injured himself.  

Firefighters arrived prior to officers and the man threatened them with a firearm.

Officers arrived and the man, still armed, confronted them and Corporal Clinton Sealey, member of the Salem Police Department for 9 ½ years, fired and hit Viertel.  Despite lifesaving attempts Viertel was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No officers or firefighters were injured in the incident.   

Per standard protocols for the use of deadly physical force, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office has selected the Oregon State Police to lead the investigation.

The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with Salem Police Department directives. Sergeant Steven Galvin (witness/involved did not shoot) member of the Salem Police Department 14 ½ years and is the Assistant Team Leader for the Salem Police Department Tactical Negotiations Team. 

No further information is available for release at this time. 

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On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 5:15 P.M., Salem Police Officers and Salem Firefighters responded to the 400 block of Ewald Ave. SE on a report of a suicidal man that had injured himself.  

Firefighters arrived prior to officers and the man threatened them with a firearm.

Officers arrived and the man, still armed, confronted them and an officer fired and hit him.  Despite lifesaving attempts he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No officers or firefighters were injured in the incident.   

Per standard protocols for the use of deadly physical force, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office has selected the Oregon State Police to lead the investigation.

The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with Salem Police Department directives.

No further information is available for release at this time. 

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 6:45 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle (motorcycle) crash on Hwy 58 near the I-5 northbound on ramp.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Travis Weyer (43) of Eugene, left the roadway and crashed.

Weyer sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by the Goshen Fire Department and ODOT.

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at approximately 2:30 P.M., members of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office arrested Harley Boitz (26) during a traffic stop on Laurel Rd. in Cave Junction. 

Boitz is being held in the Josephine County Jail on the charges of Murder, Arson, Abuse of a Corpse, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

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On March 24, 2021, at approximately 12:50 P.M., law enforcement responded to a call regarding a vehicle on fire in Selma about 6 miles up McMullen Creek Road on forest management property.

Detectives responded to the scene and located two deceased persons in the burned vehicle. The incident is being treated as homicide and is actively being investigated.

On March 29, 2021 investigators were able to identify the two persons in the vehicle as Daniel T. Hill (24) from Josephine County and Paul M. Folk (26) from Josephine County. Folk was previously reported as a missing person to the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety.

The Oregon State Police is leading the investigation and are being assisted by Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, the Josephine County District Attorney and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fatal Crash on Hwy 211 – Clackamas County – 04/01/21

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at approximately 12:30 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 211 and Meridian Rd.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Explorer, operated by Richard Russell (84) of Keizer, was turning left from Meridian Rd. onto Hwy 211 and pulled into the path of a Peterbilt semi-truck operated by Gerald Fritz (55) of Lebanon.

Russell sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Two passengers in the Ford Explorer, Bonnie Magoon (83) of Keizer was transported to Silverton Hospital and then by Life Flight to Emmanuel Hospital and Gary Gerstner (63) of Garberville, CA. was transported by Life Flight to Emmanuel Hospital.

Fritz was not injured.

OSP was assisted by Monitor Fire Department and ODOT.

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 9:03 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 266.

Preliminary investigation revealed a VW Passat, operated by Lucia Carballo Hernandez (41) of Happy Valley, was northbound on I-5 at freeway speeds when it rear-ended a stopped or very slow moving Honda Accord operated by an adult male, who will be identified when appropriate.

The adult male was unresponsive when pulled from his vehicle.

An OSP Trooper and a bystander performed CPR on the adult male but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Carballo Hernandez and her juvenile passenger suffered minor injuries and were not transported.  

OSP was assisted by the Marion County Fire Department, Keizer Fire Department and ODOT.  

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 6:37 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 20 at the intersection of Hwy 226.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle, operated by Martin Pratt Jr. (81) of Portland, was entering Hwy 20 from Hwy 226 and struck the side of a Dodge pickup operated by Mark Lehnert (59) of Philomath.

Pratt and his passenger, Carol Pratt (68) of Portland, were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis where Martin Pratt Jr. was pronounced deceased. 

Lehnert was not injured.

OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Fire Department, and ODOT.   

On Monday, March 29, 2021 at approximately 4:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to Hwy 241 (Coos River Hwy) near milepost 11 for signs a vehicle had left Hwy 241 and entered the river.

Emergency personnel located a Chevrolet Camaro submerged in the river.  Darious Oaks (72) of Coos Bay was located inside the vehicle deceased.  He had been reported missing on March 26, 2021.

OSP was assisted by the Bandon Fire Department Dive Team, Millington Fire Department, and ODOT.

The operator has been identified as Jake Grondin (26) of Grants Pass.

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On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at approximately 12:39 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 238 near the intersection with Hanley Rd.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota SR5 pickup was traveling westbound when it left the roadway, crashed and caught on fire.

The operator of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  The name will be released at a later time.

OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire District 3, ODOT, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. 

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Sundays protests at Oregon State Capitol arrest information – Marion County (Photo) – 03/29/21

On Sunday, March 28, 2021, events were held by two separate groups intending to meet at the state capitol grounds. The Oregon State Police along with our partner agencies the Salem Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were actively monitoring the protests.

The first event billed as the Freedom Rally appeared on social media streams in February. A second event appeared soon after, named Fascist Free 503, indicating a counter response to the Freedom Rally. Social media posts connected to the group indicated their intention to prevent the Freedom Rally caravan from meeting at the state capitol.

The following individuals were arrested and lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility on charges related to criminal activity during today’s event:

• Andrew Alan Foy, age 34: Disorderly conduct in the second degree and criminal trespass in the second degree
• Nathan McFarland, age 33: Disorderly conduct in the second degree
• Anthony Villaneda, age 18: Unlawful pointing of a laser, five counts
• William Lloyd Isham, age 34: Interfering with Police Officer

These are open criminal cases and will continue to be investigated. Anyone with information related to these incidents or any other criminal acts which took place today, March 28, 2021, are encouraged to contact the Salem Police Department tips line at 503-588-8477.

The Oregon State Police would also like to clarify misinformation regarding the circumstances around the man who was detained after displaying a firearm.

The person in the photo was the victim of extensive damage to his vehicle.  When he stopped to assess the damage, he was assaulted with pepper spray.  After being assaulted with pepper spray, the person pulled a handgun from his waistband to defend himself.  He did not point the weapon at anyone and dropped it when ordered to do so by Law Enforcement.  This person has a valid concealed handgun license. This person was detained, interviewed and then released.  Reports will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office for review. 

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 12:31 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 11.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Tacoma, operated by a 17 year old,  was southbound when it hit the back of a Honda Civic, that was stopped for traffic turning left, operated by Bronson Stickler (21) of Grants Pass. The Honda Civic was then pushed into a Dodge Dart operated by Jonathon Durocher (26) of Crescent City, CA.

An infant in the Honda Civic was transported to Rogue Regional Hospital in Medford and later to OHSU in Portland.  The infant sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at OHSU. 

OSP was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, AMR Ambulance, Rural Metro Fire, and ODOT.

OSP is requesting any witnesses to the crash to contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and reference case # SP21-076501

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at approximately 12:48 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 201S near milepost 18.

Preliminary investigation revealed a BMW 325, operated by Katelyn Shipley (24) of Mountain Home, ID, was traveling on Hwy 201 S when it left the roadway and rolled several times.

Shipley was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries.

There were two passengers:

Austin Mallon (26) of Boise sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Duncan Owen (25) of Boise was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries.

OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, Treasure Valley Paramedics, Life Flight and ODOT.

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 7:27 A.M.,  Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 30.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota 4Runner, operated by Clyde McDonald (26) of Cave Junction, was northbound when crossed into the southbound lane and stuck a Ford Explorer operated by Shawn Fodor (29).  The 4Runner then struck a (southbound) Ford F250 operated by Paul Taylor (35) of Cave Junction.

Taylor sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

McDonald was transported via AMR and then air ambulance to Rogue Regional Medical Center with injuries.

Fodor was uninjured in the crash.

The highway was partially closed for 5 hours.

Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Oregon State Police at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and reference case number SP21-076174.  

OSP was assisted by AMR, Illinois Valley Fire Department, ODOT, and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

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OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of three young Blacktail Deer bucks – Coos County (Photo) – 03/25/21

On March 23, 2021,three young Blacktail bucks were found by a citizen alongside a sand road on the North Spit of Coos Bay.  All three deer were shot in the head from relatively close range and were likely taken using artificial light at night.  These deer were shot and left to waste.  OSP Troopers estimate that the deer were killed sometime between March 19 – March 21, 2021.  It is currently closed season for Blacktail Deer.

The Oregon State Police is requesting that any person with information about this incident contact the TIP line and leave information for Trooper John Cooper.  Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may also contact the Oregon State Police through the Turn in Poachers line at; TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677).

** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators** 

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.

Preference Point Rewards:

* 5 Points-Bighorn Sheep

* 5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat

* 5 Points-Moose

* 5 Points-Wolf

* 4 Points-Elk

* 4 Points-Deer

* 4 Points-Antelope

* 4 Points-Bear

* 4 Points-Cougar

Or the Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward fund also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of Game Fish and Shellfish and for Habitat Destruction.

CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose 
* $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope 
* $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf 
* $300 Habitat Destruction 
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl 
* $100 Furbearers 

* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish 

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity: 

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677)

TIP E-Mail: [email protected] (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at approximately 5:00 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 47 near milepost 31.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Sentra, operated by Cody Kempf (25) of McMinnville, was southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a Toyota Camry operated by William Coker Jr. (61) of McMinnville.

Coker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Kempf and passenger, Odalis Arenas Ramirez (20) of McMinnville, were transported to OHSU with injuries.

Passenger in the Toyota Camry, Kelly Williamson (59) of McMinnville, was transported to OHSU with injuries.

OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office, McMinnville Police Department, Yamhill Fire Department, and ODOT.

On Monday, March 22, 2021 at approximately 7:40 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to an incident involving a vehicle on Whiskey Run Beach near Bandon, OR.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Mercury Mountaineer, operated by Jerry Garrett (46) of Coos Bay, was being operated on Whiskey Run Beach with the passenger, April Garrett (43) of Coos Bay, on the roof of the vehicle. 

April Garrett fell off the vehicle, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Bandon Police Department, Bandon Fire Department, and Bay Cities Ambulance.

Investigation is continuing.

These devices started being reported February in Medford, Central Point and White City and were being thrown from a car. 

If you have any information regarding any of these explosions please contact Medford Police Department Detective Carson at 541-774-2250 or Oregon State Police Detective Keller at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP

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On March 18, 2021 the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit in conjunction with the Medford Police Department served a search warrant on a residence in the 1100 block of Char Way, in Medford, Oregon.

This was the result of an ongoing investigation related to multiple reports of explosions across the Rogue Valley. 

Investigators from the Oregon State Police and the Medford Police Department identified a suspect and during the search of the residence located numerous items relating to the manufacturing of destructive devices. 

Brian Lighthill (23) was arrested and lodged in the Jackson County Jail.

Lighthill was charged with 23 counts of Manufacturing of a Destructive Device and 9 counts of Possession of a Destructive Device.

On Friday, March 19, 2021 at approximately 8:00 A.M, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 99W near mile post 108.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Avalanche, operated by Christopher Sole (36) of Eugene, was southbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree.

Sole sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Junction City Police Department, Junction City Fire Department and ODOT

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UPDATE – Death Investigation – Lincoln County (Photo) – 03/19/21

Oregon State Police investigators have received and investigated more than 180 tips from the public, law enforcement partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

Using available dental records, field contacts, and other investigative techniques, investigators have been able to exclude 61 individuals from being the child whose remains were recovered. 

Investigators are still actively working to identify the deceased, and reviewing information regarding missing children which changes and is updated frequently. 

Several different investigative efforts are underway, including DNA analysis.  With the assistance of the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, DNA has been extracted, and is awaiting analysis.  This analysis is expected to provide investigators additional information regarding the race, origin, eye color, and other genetic details that may help lead to her identity.  A sketch with the updated race and genetic details will be released upon receipt of the DNA information. 

Anthropological and forensic dental examinations of the female child recovered at in the H.B. Van Duzer State Forrest Scenic Corridor have so far determined she is between 61/2 and 10 years old.  She stood between 3’10’ and 4’6” tall.  She had long black or dark brown hair.  She died at least 30 days prior to her discovery on December 10, 2020. 

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding her death to call the Oregon State Police at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677). 

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As part of the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a female child’s remains at the Van Duzer Rest Area in Lincoln County, the Oregon State Police (OSP) continues to solicit the public’s assistance in identifying the child and the circumstances around her death.  To date, we have received over 150 tips from citizens in the United States and Canada.  We are deeply appreciative of the public’s input so far, and continue to accept information which may lead to the identification of the child.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has estimated the child’s age to be 6.5 to 10 years old.  She is approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tall, and has long hair that is dark brown or black.  Her race or ethnic origin has yet to be determined, but DNA analysis is not complete.  A sketch completed by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office at our request has also been released. 

OSP, in partnership with the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), and numerous state and local agencies across the United States, are using a variety of means to include or exclude known missing persons who match the general description and/or sketch previously released.  This may include, but is not limited to, dental records, age, descriptors, and confirmed sightings via verifiable sources, and/or recent contacts with family or friends that demonstrate they were alive after the remains of the unidentified female were discovered in Lincoln County. 

OSP will not comment on the individual methods used to exclude each child.

In an effort to refocus the public’s attention and reduce duplicative tips, OSP is now prepared to publicly exclude the following reported missing children from our investigation:

• Dulce Alavez, age 6, from Bridgeton, NJ
• Addyson Gibson, age 12, from Portland, OR
• Noelle Johnson, age 7, from Portland, OR
• Niayah Bylenga (AKA Niayah Crawford), age 7, from Pendleton, OR or Ritzville, WA
• Tarie Price, age 8, from Gretna, NE
• Breasia Terrell, age 10, from Davenport, IA

OSP reminds the public that while these children have been excluded from our investigation, they are all still reported missing and we ask the public to continue to be vigilant for these children and all other missing persons reported across the nation. 

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The Oregon State Police is releasing the attached approximation sketch of the child that was found in Lincoln County on December 10, 2020.

Sketch was provided with assistance of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.

If you have any information that might help investigators in identifying this child, please call 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677).

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Oregon State Police Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the remains of an individual discovered in rural Lincoln County.  

On December 10, 2020, Investigators were summoned to the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor for a death investigation. At this location, investigators found the remains of a female child. 

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office estimate the deceased’s age to be 6.5 to 10 years old.  She is approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tall, and had long hair that is dark brown or black.  Her race or ethnic origin has yet to be determined, but DNA analysis is not complete. 

Due to the condition of the remains she had likely been deceased at least 30 days before she was discovered. 

If you have any information that might help investigators in identifying this child, please call 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677).

No information regarding the cause or manner of death is available for release at this time. 

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On Thursday, December 10, 2020 Oregon State Police Major Crimes Detectives responded to the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor for a death investigation.

The area is a heavily wooded state park in Lincoln County, Oregon.

Due to the terrain OSP Detectives were assisted by Lincoln County SAR members.

At this time the deceased has yet to be positively identified. No further information regarding this individual is available for release until identity is established and next of kin can be notified.

An investigation into the circumstances of this incident is active and ongoing. No further details are available for release at this time.

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at approximately 7:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 99E near milepost 39.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Focus, operated by Maria Egoroff (71) of Salem, was southbound and turned left, into a private driveway, in front of a northbound Suzuki motorcycle operated by Jeffrey Garza (40) of Woodburn.

Garza sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Woodburn Fire Department, Woodburn Ambulance, and ODOT.  

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 5:15 P.M., Salem Police Officers and Salem Firefighters responded to the 400 block of Ewald Ave. SE on a report of a suicidal man that had injured himself.  

Firefighters arrived prior to officers and the man threatened them with a firearm.

Officers arrived and the man, still armed, confronted them and an officer fired and hit him.  Despite lifesaving attempts he was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No officers or firefighters were injured in the incident.   

Per standard protocols for the use of deadly physical force, the Marion County District Attorney’s Office has selected the Oregon State Police to lead the investigation.

The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave in accordance with Salem Police Department directives.

No further information is available for release at this time. 

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 6:45 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle (motorcycle) crash on Hwy 58 near the I-5 northbound on ramp.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Harley Davidson motorcycle, operated by Travis Weyer (43) of Eugene, left the roadway and crashed.

Weyer sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by the Goshen Fire Department and ODOT.

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at approximately 2:30 P.M., members of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office arrested Harley Boitz (26) during a traffic stop on Laurel Rd. in Cave Junction. 

Boitz is being held in the Josephine County Jail on the charges of Murder, Arson, Abuse of a Corpse, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

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On March 24, 2021, at approximately 12:50 P.M., law enforcement responded to a call regarding a vehicle on fire in Selma about 6 miles up McMullen Creek Road on forest management property.

Detectives responded to the scene and located two deceased persons in the burned vehicle. The incident is being treated as homicide and is actively being investigated.

On March 29, 2021 investigators were able to identify the two persons in the vehicle as Daniel T. Hill (24) from Josephine County and Paul M. Folk (26) from Josephine County. Folk was previously reported as a missing person to the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety.

The Oregon State Police is leading the investigation and are being assisted by Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, the Josephine County District Attorney and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fatal Crash on Hwy 211 – Clackamas County – 04/01/21

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at approximately 12:30 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 211 and Meridian Rd.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Explorer, operated by Richard Russell (84) of Keizer, was turning left from Meridian Rd. onto Hwy 211 and pulled into the path of a Peterbilt semi-truck operated by Gerald Fritz (55) of Lebanon.

Russell sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Two passengers in the Ford Explorer, Bonnie Magoon (83) of Keizer was transported to Silverton Hospital and then by Life Flight to Emmanuel Hospital and Gary Gerstner (63) of Garberville, CA. was transported by Life Flight to Emmanuel Hospital.

Fritz was not injured.

OSP was assisted by Monitor Fire Department and ODOT.

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 9:03 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 266.

Preliminary investigation revealed a VW Passat, operated by Lucia Carballo Hernandez (41) of Happy Valley, was northbound on I-5 at freeway speeds when it rear-ended a stopped or very slow moving Honda Accord operated by an adult male, who will be identified when appropriate.

The adult male was unresponsive when pulled from his vehicle.

An OSP Trooper and a bystander performed CPR on the adult male but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Carballo Hernandez and her juvenile passenger suffered minor injuries and were not transported.  

OSP was assisted by the Marion County Fire Department, Keizer Fire Department and ODOT.  

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 6:37 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 20 at the intersection of Hwy 226.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle, operated by Martin Pratt Jr. (81) of Portland, was entering Hwy 20 from Hwy 226 and struck the side of a Dodge pickup operated by Mark Lehnert (59) of Philomath.

Pratt and his passenger, Carol Pratt (68) of Portland, were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis where Martin Pratt Jr. was pronounced deceased. 

Lehnert was not injured.

OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Fire Department, and ODOT.   

On Monday, March 29, 2021 at approximately 4:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to Hwy 241 (Coos River Hwy) near milepost 11 for signs a vehicle had left Hwy 241 and entered the river.

Emergency personnel located a Chevrolet Camaro submerged in the river.  Darious Oaks (72) of Coos Bay was located inside the vehicle deceased.  He had been reported missing on March 26, 2021.

OSP was assisted by the Bandon Fire Department Dive Team, Millington Fire Department, and ODOT.

On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at approximately 12:39 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 238 near the intersection with Hanley Rd.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota SR5 pickup was traveling westbound when it left the roadway, crashed and caught on fire.

The operator of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  The name will be released at a later time.

OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire District 3, ODOT, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. 

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Sundays protests at Oregon State Capitol arrest information – Marion County (Photo) – 03/29/21

On Sunday, March 28, 2021, events were held by two separate groups intending to meet at the state capitol grounds. The Oregon State Police along with our partner agencies the Salem Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were actively monitoring the protests.

The first event billed as the Freedom Rally appeared on social media streams in February. A second event appeared soon after, named Fascist Free 503, indicating a counter response to the Freedom Rally. Social media posts connected to the group indicated their intention to prevent the Freedom Rally caravan from meeting at the state capitol.

The following individuals were arrested and lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility on charges related to criminal activity during today’s event:

• Andrew Alan Foy, age 34: Disorderly conduct in the second degree and criminal trespass in the second degree
• Nathan McFarland, age 33: Disorderly conduct in the second degree
• Anthony Villaneda, age 18: Unlawful pointing of a laser, five counts
• William Lloyd Isham, age 34: Interfering with Police Officer

These are open criminal cases and will continue to be investigated. Anyone with information related to these incidents or any other criminal acts which took place today, March 28, 2021, are encouraged to contact the Salem Police Department tips line at 503-588-8477.

The Oregon State Police would also like to clarify misinformation regarding the circumstances around the man who was detained after displaying a firearm.

The person in the photo was the victim of extensive damage to his vehicle.  When he stopped to assess the damage, he was assaulted with pepper spray.  After being assaulted with pepper spray, the person pulled a handgun from his waistband to defend himself.  He did not point the weapon at anyone and dropped it when ordered to do so by Law Enforcement.  This person has a valid concealed handgun license. This person was detained, interviewed and then released.  Reports will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office for review. 

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 12:31 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 11.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Tacoma, operated by a 17 year old,  was southbound when it hit the back of a Honda Civic, that was stopped for traffic turning left, operated by Bronson Stickler (21) of Grants Pass. The Honda Civic was then pushed into a Dodge Dart operated by Jonathon Durocher (26) of Crescent City, CA.

An infant in the Honda Civic was transported to Rogue Regional Hospital in Medford and later to OHSU in Portland.  The infant sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at OHSU. 

OSP was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, AMR Ambulance, Rural Metro Fire, and ODOT.

OSP is requesting any witnesses to the crash to contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and reference case # SP21-076501

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at approximately 12:48 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 201S near milepost 18.

Preliminary investigation revealed a BMW 325, operated by Katelyn Shipley (24) of Mountain Home, ID, was traveling on Hwy 201 S when it left the roadway and rolled several times.

Shipley was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries.

There were two passengers:

Austin Mallon (26) of Boise sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Duncan Owen (25) of Boise was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries.

OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, Treasure Valley Paramedics, Life Flight and ODOT.

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 7:27 A.M.,  Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 30.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota 4Runner, operated by Clyde McDonald (26) of Cave Junction, was northbound when crossed into the southbound lane and stuck a Ford Explorer operated by Shawn Fodor (29).  The 4Runner then struck a (southbound) Ford F250 operated by Paul Taylor (35) of Cave Junction.

Taylor sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

McDonald was transported via AMR and then air ambulance to Rogue Regional Medical Center with injuries.

Fodor was uninjured in the crash.

The highway was partially closed for 5 hours.

Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Oregon State Police at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and reference case number SP21-076174.  

OSP was assisted by AMR, Illinois Valley Fire Department, ODOT, and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

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OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of three young Blacktail Deer bucks – Coos County (Photo) – 03/25/21

On March 23, 2021,three young Blacktail bucks were found by a citizen alongside a sand road on the North Spit of Coos Bay.  All three deer were shot in the head from relatively close range and were likely taken using artificial light at night.  These deer were shot and left to waste.  OSP Troopers estimate that the deer were killed sometime between March 19 – March 21, 2021.  It is currently closed season for Blacktail Deer.

The Oregon State Police is requesting that any person with information about this incident contact the TIP line and leave information for Trooper John Cooper.  Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may also contact the Oregon State Police through the Turn in Poachers line at; TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677).

** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators** 

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.

Preference Point Rewards:

* 5 Points-Bighorn Sheep

* 5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat

* 5 Points-Moose

* 5 Points-Wolf

* 4 Points-Elk

* 4 Points-Deer

* 4 Points-Antelope

* 4 Points-Bear

* 4 Points-Cougar

Or the Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward fund also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of Game Fish and Shellfish and for Habitat Destruction.

CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose 
* $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope 
* $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf 
* $300 Habitat Destruction 
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl 
* $100 Furbearers 

* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish 

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity: 

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677)

TIP E-Mail: [email protected] (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at approximately 5:00 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 47 near milepost 31.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Sentra, operated by Cody Kempf (25) of McMinnville, was southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a Toyota Camry operated by William Coker Jr. (61) of McMinnville.

Coker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Kempf and passenger, Odalis Arenas Ramirez (20) of McMinnville, were transported to OHSU with injuries.

Passenger in the Toyota Camry, Kelly Williamson (59) of McMinnville, was transported to OHSU with injuries.

OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office, McMinnville Police Department, Yamhill Fire Department, and ODOT.

On Monday, March 22, 2021 at approximately 7:40 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to an incident involving a vehicle on Whiskey Run Beach near Bandon, OR.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Mercury Mountaineer, operated by Jerry Garrett (46) of Coos Bay, was being operated on Whiskey Run Beach with the passenger, April Garrett (43) of Coos Bay, on the roof of the vehicle. 

April Garrett fell off the vehicle, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Bandon Police Department, Bandon Fire Department, and Bay Cities Ambulance.

Investigation is continuing.

These devices started being reported February in Medford, Central Point and White City and were being thrown from a car. 

If you have any information regarding any of these explosions please contact Medford Police Department Detective Carson at 541-774-2250 or Oregon State Police Detective Keller at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP

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On March 18, 2021 the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit in conjunction with the Medford Police Department served a search warrant on a residence in the 1100 block of Char Way, in Medford, Oregon.

This was the result of an ongoing investigation related to multiple reports of explosions across the Rogue Valley. 

Investigators from the Oregon State Police and the Medford Police Department identified a suspect and during the search of the residence located numerous items relating to the manufacturing of destructive devices. 

Brian Lighthill (23) was arrested and lodged in the Jackson County Jail.

Lighthill was charged with 23 counts of Manufacturing of a Destructive Device and 9 counts of Possession of a Destructive Device.

On Friday, March 19, 2021 at approximately 8:00 A.M, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 99W near mile post 108.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Avalanche, operated by Christopher Sole (36) of Eugene, was southbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree.

Sole sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Junction City Police Department, Junction City Fire Department and ODOT

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UPDATE – Death Investigation – Lincoln County (Photo) – 03/19/21

Oregon State Police investigators have received and investigated more than 180 tips from the public, law enforcement partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

Using available dental records, field contacts, and other investigative techniques, investigators have been able to exclude 61 individuals from being the child whose remains were recovered. 

Investigators are still actively working to identify the deceased, and reviewing information regarding missing children which changes and is updated frequently. 

Several different investigative efforts are underway, including DNA analysis.  With the assistance of the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, DNA has been extracted, and is awaiting analysis.  This analysis is expected to provide investigators additional information regarding the race, origin, eye color, and other genetic details that may help lead to her identity.  A sketch with the updated race and genetic details will be released upon receipt of the DNA information. 

Anthropological and forensic dental examinations of the female child recovered at in the H.B. Van Duzer State Forrest Scenic Corridor have so far determined she is between 61/2 and 10 years old.  She stood between 3’10’ and 4’6” tall.  She had long black or dark brown hair.  She died at least 30 days prior to her discovery on December 10, 2020. 

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding her death to call the Oregon State Police at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677). 

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As part of the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a female child’s remains at the Van Duzer Rest Area in Lincoln County, the Oregon State Police (OSP) continues to solicit the public’s assistance in identifying the child and the circumstances around her death.  To date, we have received over 150 tips from citizens in the United States and Canada.  We are deeply appreciative of the public’s input so far, and continue to accept information which may lead to the identification of the child.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has estimated the child’s age to be 6.5 to 10 years old.  She is approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tall, and has long hair that is dark brown or black.  Her race or ethnic origin has yet to be determined, but DNA analysis is not complete.  A sketch completed by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office at our request has also been released. 

OSP, in partnership with the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), and numerous state and local agencies across the United States, are using a variety of means to include or exclude known missing persons who match the general description and/or sketch previously released.  This may include, but is not limited to, dental records, age, descriptors, and confirmed sightings via verifiable sources, and/or recent contacts with family or friends that demonstrate they were alive after the remains of the unidentified female were discovered in Lincoln County. 

OSP will not comment on the individual methods used to exclude each child.

In an effort to refocus the public’s attention and reduce duplicative tips, OSP is now prepared to publicly exclude the following reported missing children from our investigation:

• Dulce Alavez, age 6, from Bridgeton, NJ
• Addyson Gibson, age 12, from Portland, OR
• Noelle Johnson, age 7, from Portland, OR
• Niayah Bylenga (AKA Niayah Crawford), age 7, from Pendleton, OR or Ritzville, WA
• Tarie Price, age 8, from Gretna, NE
• Breasia Terrell, age 10, from Davenport, IA

OSP reminds the public that while these children have been excluded from our investigation, they are all still reported missing and we ask the public to continue to be vigilant for these children and all other missing persons reported across the nation. 

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The Oregon State Police is releasing the attached approximation sketch of the child that was found in Lincoln County on December 10, 2020.

Sketch was provided with assistance of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.

If you have any information that might help investigators in identifying this child, please call 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677).

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Oregon State Police Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the remains of an individual discovered in rural Lincoln County.  

On December 10, 2020, Investigators were summoned to the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor for a death investigation. At this location, investigators found the remains of a female child. 

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office estimate the deceased’s age to be 6.5 to 10 years old.  She is approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tall, and had long hair that is dark brown or black.  Her race or ethnic origin has yet to be determined, but DNA analysis is not complete. 

Due to the condition of the remains she had likely been deceased at least 30 days before she was discovered. 

If you have any information that might help investigators in identifying this child, please call 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677).

No information regarding the cause or manner of death is available for release at this time. 

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On Thursday, December 10, 2020 Oregon State Police Major Crimes Detectives responded to the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor for a death investigation.

The area is a heavily wooded state park in Lincoln County, Oregon.

Due to the terrain OSP Detectives were assisted by Lincoln County SAR members.

At this time the deceased has yet to be positively identified. No further information regarding this individual is available for release until identity is established and next of kin can be notified.

An investigation into the circumstances of this incident is active and ongoing. No further details are available for release at this time.

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at approximately 7:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 99E near milepost 39.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Focus, operated by Maria Egoroff (71) of Salem, was southbound and turned left, into a private driveway, in front of a northbound Suzuki motorcycle operated by Jeffrey Garza (40) of Woodburn.

Garza sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Woodburn Fire Department, Woodburn Ambulance, and ODOT.  

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OSP Trooper Collides with Wrong Way Driver on Interstate 84 – Baker County (Photo) – 03/12/21

On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 1:59 P.M., Oregon State Police Dispatch received a report of a wrong way driver on Interstate 84 near milepost 342. The reporting party saw a silver sedan driving westbound in the eastbound lanes.

Troopers responded to the area in an attempt to locate the wrong way driver.

At 2:04 P.M., a Senior Trooper located the wrong way driver just prior to colliding with it eastbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 327.

The driver of the suspect vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment and evaluation.

The Senior Trooper was evaluated at the hospital and was released.

The suspect was arrested on charges of Attempted Assault II, Reckless Driving and Reckless Endangerment and lodged at the Baker County Jail. 

OSP was assisted by the Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Department of Transportation and the Baker City Ambulance Medical Personnel. 

Motorcycle operator – Meagan Brumley 30 of Keizer.

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On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at approximately 6:50 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near MP 270.  

Preliminary investigation revealed that a black SUV and a motorcycle were northbound on Interstate 5.  The SUV made contact with the motorcycle and the motorcycle went off the road and into the center cable divider.  The SUV did not stop and continued northbound on Interstate 5. 

The operator of the motorcycle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Name will be released at a later time.

Oregon State Police is looking for any additional information on the black SUV.  There should be damage on the front driver’s side on the SUV.

If you were a witness to this crash or have any information please contact the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at 1-800-442-0776 or *OSP and leave information for Trooper Michael Iacob.

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Oregon State Police Continuing to Request Public’s Assistance with Pedestrian Fatal Crash on Hwy 395 from August 2019 – Umatilla County – 03/07/21

On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 2:30 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian that had been hit by a car on Hwy 395 near mile post 4A.

Preliminary investigation revealed Antonia Cobarubias (41) of Hermiston was pushing a shopping cart walking northbound when a red Acura Integra struck her from behind.

Cobarubias sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  

The driver of the Acura Integra did not stop but left several pieces of the vehicle at the scene (pictures attached).

OSP believes the vehicle is a 1994 to 2001 Acura Integra, with aftermarket features and effects

A reward of $1,000 has been offered by the family of Cobarubias for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

The Oregon State Police is still requesting anyone with information regarding this to contact the Oregon State Police by dialing *OSP or contact the Oregon State Police Hermiston Office directly by dialing (541) 567-3215.

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UPDATE – OREGON STATE POLICE REQUESTING PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH FATAL CRASH ON HWY 395 – UMATILLA COUNTY (PHOTO)

News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: August 31st, 2019 4:10 PM

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The pedestrian is being identified as Antonia M. Cobarubias (41) of Hermiston.

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On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 2:30 A.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian that had been hit by a car on Hwy 395 near mile post 4A.

Preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian was pushing a shopping cart walking northbound when a yet unknown red Honda car, unknown model, struck the pedestrian from behind.

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Name and information will be released at a later time.

The driver of the Honda did not stop but left several pieces of the vehicle at the scene (pictures attached). OSP believes the vehicle is a 1996 to 2000 Honda, possibly a Civic model, with aftermarket features and effects

Oregon State Police is requesting anyone with information regarding this deadly hit and run crash to contact the Oregon State Police by dialing *OSP.

OSP was assisted by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Department, Hermiston Police Department, Umatilla County Fire District #1 and ODOT.

On Friday, March 5, 2021, at approximately 2:30 A.M., Troopers from the Springfield Area Command responded to a Semi vs. Semi crash on I-5 northbound at milepost 216.

Preliminary investigation revealed a tan 2015 Volvo Semi truck and trailer was northbound in the slow lane, when for  an unknown reasons, it was rear ended a Blue 2016 Freight Truck and Trailer at a high rate of speed. The three occupants of the tan Volvo were entrapped for approximately one hour before Fire & EMS could extricate them. Once freed, the 3 occupants were transported to the Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis.  

Recruit Trooper Padgett rescued a small dog from the cab of the tan Volvo. The dog was transported to the Linn County Animal Shelter without injury.

OSP was assisted by Oregon Department of Transportation, Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Halsey Fire & EMS, and Albany EMS.  One lane continues to be closed awaiting reconstruction of the scene.  The investigation is still ongoing.

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at approximately 7:44 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 223 and Pleasant Drive in Dallas.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a pedestrian, Chloe Blatchley (77) of Dallas, was crossing Hwy 223 when she was struck by a Landrover, operated by Curtis Cook (72) of Dallas.

Blatchley sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Polk County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT and Dallas Fire Department.

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at approximately 2:30 P.M., members of the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office arrested Harley Boitz (26) during a traffic stop on Laurel Rd. in Cave Junction. 

Boitz is being held in the Josephine County Jail on the charges of Murder, Arson, Abuse of a Corpse, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle.

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On March 24, 2021, at approximately 12:50 P.M., law enforcement responded to a call regarding a vehicle on fire in Selma about 6 miles up McMullen Creek Road on forest management property.

Detectives responded to the scene and located two deceased persons in the burned vehicle. The incident is being treated as homicide and is actively being investigated.

On March 29, 2021 investigators were able to identify the two persons in the vehicle as Daniel T. Hill (24) from Josephine County and Paul M. Folk (26) from Josephine County. Folk was previously reported as a missing person to the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety.

The Oregon State Police is leading the investigation and are being assisted by Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, the Josephine County District Attorney and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fatal Crash on Hwy 211 – Clackamas County – 04/01/21

On Thursday, April 1, 2021 at approximately 12:30 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 211 and Meridian Rd.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Ford Explorer, operated by Richard Russell (84) of Keizer, was turning left from Meridian Rd. onto Hwy 211 and pulled into the path of a Peterbilt semi-truck operated by Gerald Fritz (55) of Lebanon.

Russell sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Two passengers in the Ford Explorer, Bonnie Magoon (83) of Keizer was transported to Silverton Hospital and then by Life Flight to Emmanuel Hospital and Gary Gerstner (63) of Garberville, CA. was transported by Life Flight to Emmanuel Hospital.

Fritz was not injured.

OSP was assisted by Monitor Fire Department and ODOT.

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 9:03 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 266.

Preliminary investigation revealed a VW Passat, operated by Lucia Carballo Hernandez (41) of Happy Valley, was northbound on I-5 at freeway speeds when it rear-ended a stopped or very slow moving Honda Accord operated by an adult male, who will be identified when appropriate.

The adult male was unresponsive when pulled from his vehicle.

An OSP Trooper and a bystander performed CPR on the adult male but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Carballo Hernandez and her juvenile passenger suffered minor injuries and were not transported.  

OSP was assisted by the Marion County Fire Department, Keizer Fire Department and ODOT.  

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 6:37 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 20 at the intersection of Hwy 226.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle, operated by Martin Pratt Jr. (81) of Portland, was entering Hwy 20 from Hwy 226 and struck the side of a Dodge pickup operated by Mark Lehnert (59) of Philomath.

Pratt and his passenger, Carol Pratt (68) of Portland, were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis where Martin Pratt Jr. was pronounced deceased. 

Lehnert was not injured.

OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Fire Department, and ODOT.   

On Monday, March 29, 2021 at approximately 4:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to Hwy 241 (Coos River Hwy) near milepost 11 for signs a vehicle had left Hwy 241 and entered the river.

Emergency personnel located a Chevrolet Camaro submerged in the river.  Darious Oaks (72) of Coos Bay was located inside the vehicle deceased.  He had been reported missing on March 26, 2021.

OSP was assisted by the Bandon Fire Department Dive Team, Millington Fire Department, and ODOT.

On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at approximately 12:39 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 238 near the intersection with Hanley Rd.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota SR5 pickup was traveling westbound when it left the roadway, crashed and caught on fire.

The operator of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  The name will be released at a later time.

OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire District 3, ODOT, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. 

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Sundays protests at Oregon State Capitol arrest information – Marion County (Photo) – 03/29/21

On Sunday, March 28, 2021, events were held by two separate groups intending to meet at the state capitol grounds. The Oregon State Police along with our partner agencies the Salem Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were actively monitoring the protests.

The first event billed as the Freedom Rally appeared on social media streams in February. A second event appeared soon after, named Fascist Free 503, indicating a counter response to the Freedom Rally. Social media posts connected to the group indicated their intention to prevent the Freedom Rally caravan from meeting at the state capitol.

The following individuals were arrested and lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility on charges related to criminal activity during today’s event:

• Andrew Alan Foy, age 34: Disorderly conduct in the second degree and criminal trespass in the second degree
• Nathan McFarland, age 33: Disorderly conduct in the second degree
• Anthony Villaneda, age 18: Unlawful pointing of a laser, five counts
• William Lloyd Isham, age 34: Interfering with Police Officer

These are open criminal cases and will continue to be investigated. Anyone with information related to these incidents or any other criminal acts which took place today, March 28, 2021, are encouraged to contact the Salem Police Department tips line at 503-588-8477.

The Oregon State Police would also like to clarify misinformation regarding the circumstances around the man who was detained after displaying a firearm.

The person in the photo was the victim of extensive damage to his vehicle.  When he stopped to assess the damage, he was assaulted with pepper spray.  After being assaulted with pepper spray, the person pulled a handgun from his waistband to defend himself.  He did not point the weapon at anyone and dropped it when ordered to do so by Law Enforcement.  This person has a valid concealed handgun license. This person was detained, interviewed and then released.  Reports will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office for review. 

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 12:31 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 11.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Tacoma, operated by a 17 year old,  was southbound when it hit the back of a Honda Civic, that was stopped for traffic turning left, operated by Bronson Stickler (21) of Grants Pass. The Honda Civic was then pushed into a Dodge Dart operated by Jonathon Durocher (26) of Crescent City, CA.

An infant in the Honda Civic was transported to Rogue Regional Hospital in Medford and later to OHSU in Portland.  The infant sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at OHSU. 

OSP was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, AMR Ambulance, Rural Metro Fire, and ODOT.

OSP is requesting any witnesses to the crash to contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and reference case # SP21-076501

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at approximately 12:48 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 201S near milepost 18.

Preliminary investigation revealed a BMW 325, operated by Katelyn Shipley (24) of Mountain Home, ID, was traveling on Hwy 201 S when it left the roadway and rolled several times.

Shipley was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries.

There were two passengers:

Austin Mallon (26) of Boise sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Duncan Owen (25) of Boise was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries.

OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, Treasure Valley Paramedics, Life Flight and ODOT.

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 7:27 A.M.,  Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 30.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota 4Runner, operated by Clyde McDonald (26) of Cave Junction, was northbound when crossed into the southbound lane and stuck a Ford Explorer operated by Shawn Fodor (29).  The 4Runner then struck a (southbound) Ford F250 operated by Paul Taylor (35) of Cave Junction.

Taylor sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

McDonald was transported via AMR and then air ambulance to Rogue Regional Medical Center with injuries.

Fodor was uninjured in the crash.

The highway was partially closed for 5 hours.

Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Oregon State Police at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and reference case number SP21-076174.  

OSP was assisted by AMR, Illinois Valley Fire Department, ODOT, and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

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OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of three young Blacktail Deer bucks – Coos County (Photo) – 03/25/21

On March 23, 2021,three young Blacktail bucks were found by a citizen alongside a sand road on the North Spit of Coos Bay.  All three deer were shot in the head from relatively close range and were likely taken using artificial light at night.  These deer were shot and left to waste.  OSP Troopers estimate that the deer were killed sometime between March 19 – March 21, 2021.  It is currently closed season for Blacktail Deer.

The Oregon State Police is requesting that any person with information about this incident contact the TIP line and leave information for Trooper John Cooper.  Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may also contact the Oregon State Police through the Turn in Poachers line at; TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677).

** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators** 

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.

Preference Point Rewards:

* 5 Points-Bighorn Sheep

* 5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat

* 5 Points-Moose

* 5 Points-Wolf

* 4 Points-Elk

* 4 Points-Deer

* 4 Points-Antelope

* 4 Points-Bear

* 4 Points-Cougar

Or the Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward fund also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of Game Fish and Shellfish and for Habitat Destruction.

CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose 
* $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope 
* $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf 
* $300 Habitat Destruction 
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl 
* $100 Furbearers 

* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish 

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity: 

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677)

TIP E-Mail: [email protected] (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at approximately 5:00 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 47 near milepost 31.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Sentra, operated by Cody Kempf (25) of McMinnville, was southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a Toyota Camry operated by William Coker Jr. (61) of McMinnville.

Coker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Kempf and passenger, Odalis Arenas Ramirez (20) of McMinnville, were transported to OHSU with injuries.

Passenger in the Toyota Camry, Kelly Williamson (59) of McMinnville, was transported to OHSU with injuries.

OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office, McMinnville Police Department, Yamhill Fire Department, and ODOT.

On Monday, March 22, 2021 at approximately 7:40 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to an incident involving a vehicle on Whiskey Run Beach near Bandon, OR.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Mercury Mountaineer, operated by Jerry Garrett (46) of Coos Bay, was being operated on Whiskey Run Beach with the passenger, April Garrett (43) of Coos Bay, on the roof of the vehicle. 

April Garrett fell off the vehicle, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Bandon Police Department, Bandon Fire Department, and Bay Cities Ambulance.

Investigation is continuing.

These devices started being reported February in Medford, Central Point and White City and were being thrown from a car. 

If you have any information regarding any of these explosions please contact Medford Police Department Detective Carson at 541-774-2250 or Oregon State Police Detective Keller at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP

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On March 18, 2021 the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit in conjunction with the Medford Police Department served a search warrant on a residence in the 1100 block of Char Way, in Medford, Oregon.

This was the result of an ongoing investigation related to multiple reports of explosions across the Rogue Valley. 

Investigators from the Oregon State Police and the Medford Police Department identified a suspect and during the search of the residence located numerous items relating to the manufacturing of destructive devices. 

Brian Lighthill (23) was arrested and lodged in the Jackson County Jail.

Lighthill was charged with 23 counts of Manufacturing of a Destructive Device and 9 counts of Possession of a Destructive Device.

On Friday, March 19, 2021 at approximately 8:00 A.M, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 99W near mile post 108.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Avalanche, operated by Christopher Sole (36) of Eugene, was southbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree.

Sole sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Junction City Police Department, Junction City Fire Department and ODOT

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UPDATE – Death Investigation – Lincoln County (Photo) – 03/19/21

Oregon State Police investigators have received and investigated more than 180 tips from the public, law enforcement partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

Using available dental records, field contacts, and other investigative techniques, investigators have been able to exclude 61 individuals from being the child whose remains were recovered. 

Investigators are still actively working to identify the deceased, and reviewing information regarding missing children which changes and is updated frequently. 

Several different investigative efforts are underway, including DNA analysis.  With the assistance of the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, DNA has been extracted, and is awaiting analysis.  This analysis is expected to provide investigators additional information regarding the race, origin, eye color, and other genetic details that may help lead to her identity.  A sketch with the updated race and genetic details will be released upon receipt of the DNA information. 

Anthropological and forensic dental examinations of the female child recovered at in the H.B. Van Duzer State Forrest Scenic Corridor have so far determined she is between 61/2 and 10 years old.  She stood between 3’10’ and 4’6” tall.  She had long black or dark brown hair.  She died at least 30 days prior to her discovery on December 10, 2020. 

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding her death to call the Oregon State Police at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677). 

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As part of the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a female child’s remains at the Van Duzer Rest Area in Lincoln County, the Oregon State Police (OSP) continues to solicit the public’s assistance in identifying the child and the circumstances around her death.  To date, we have received over 150 tips from citizens in the United States and Canada.  We are deeply appreciative of the public’s input so far, and continue to accept information which may lead to the identification of the child.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has estimated the child’s age to be 6.5 to 10 years old.  She is approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tall, and has long hair that is dark brown or black.  Her race or ethnic origin has yet to be determined, but DNA analysis is not complete.  A sketch completed by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office at our request has also been released. 

OSP, in partnership with the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), and numerous state and local agencies across the United States, are using a variety of means to include or exclude known missing persons who match the general description and/or sketch previously released.  This may include, but is not limited to, dental records, age, descriptors, and confirmed sightings via verifiable sources, and/or recent contacts with family or friends that demonstrate they were alive after the remains of the unidentified female were discovered in Lincoln County. 

OSP will not comment on the individual methods used to exclude each child.

In an effort to refocus the public’s attention and reduce duplicative tips, OSP is now prepared to publicly exclude the following reported missing children from our investigation:

• Dulce Alavez, age 6, from Bridgeton, NJ
• Addyson Gibson, age 12, from Portland, OR
• Noelle Johnson, age 7, from Portland, OR
• Niayah Bylenga (AKA Niayah Crawford), age 7, from Pendleton, OR or Ritzville, WA
• Tarie Price, age 8, from Gretna, NE
• Breasia Terrell, age 10, from Davenport, IA

OSP reminds the public that while these children have been excluded from our investigation, they are all still reported missing and we ask the public to continue to be vigilant for these children and all other missing persons reported across the nation. 

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The Oregon State Police is releasing the attached approximation sketch of the child that was found in Lincoln County on December 10, 2020.

Sketch was provided with assistance of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.

If you have any information that might help investigators in identifying this child, please call 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677).

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Oregon State Police Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the remains of an individual discovered in rural Lincoln County.  

On December 10, 2020, Investigators were summoned to the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor for a death investigation. At this location, investigators found the remains of a female child. 

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office estimate the deceased’s age to be 6.5 to 10 years old.  She is approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tall, and had long hair that is dark brown or black.  Her race or ethnic origin has yet to be determined, but DNA analysis is not complete. 

Due to the condition of the remains she had likely been deceased at least 30 days before she was discovered. 

If you have any information that might help investigators in identifying this child, please call 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677).

No information regarding the cause or manner of death is available for release at this time. 

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On Thursday, December 10, 2020 Oregon State Police Major Crimes Detectives responded to the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor for a death investigation.

The area is a heavily wooded state park in Lincoln County, Oregon.

Due to the terrain OSP Detectives were assisted by Lincoln County SAR members.

At this time the deceased has yet to be positively identified. No further information regarding this individual is available for release until identity is established and next of kin can be notified.

An investigation into the circumstances of this incident is active and ongoing. No further details are available for release at this time.

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at approximately 7:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 99E near milepost 39.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Focus, operated by Maria Egoroff (71) of Salem, was southbound and turned left, into a private driveway, in front of a northbound Suzuki motorcycle operated by Jeffrey Garza (40) of Woodburn.

Garza sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Woodburn Fire Department, Woodburn Ambulance, and ODOT.  

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OSP Trooper Collides with Wrong Way Driver on Interstate 84 – Baker County (Photo) – 03/12/21

On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 1:59 P.M., Oregon State Police Dispatch received a report of a wrong way driver on Interstate 84 near milepost 342. The reporting party saw a silver sedan driving westbound in the eastbound lanes.

Troopers responded to the area in an attempt to locate the wrong way driver.

At 2:04 P.M., a Senior Trooper located the wrong way driver just prior to colliding with it eastbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 327.

The driver of the suspect vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment and evaluation.

The Senior Trooper was evaluated at the hospital and was released.

The suspect was arrested on charges of Attempted Assault II, Reckless Driving and Reckless Endangerment and lodged at the Baker County Jail. 

OSP was assisted by the Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Department of Transportation and the Baker City Ambulance Medical Personnel. 

Motorcycle operator – Meagan Brumley 30 of Keizer.

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On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at approximately 6:50 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near MP 270.  

Preliminary investigation revealed that a black SUV and a motorcycle were northbound on Interstate 5.  The SUV made contact with the motorcycle and the motorcycle went off the road and into the center cable divider.  The SUV did not stop and continued northbound on Interstate 5. 

The operator of the motorcycle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Name will be released at a later time.

Oregon State Police is looking for any additional information on the black SUV.  There should be damage on the front driver’s side on the SUV.

If you were a witness to this crash or have any information please contact the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at 1-800-442-0776 or *OSP and leave information for Trooper Michael Iacob.

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Oregon State Police Continuing to Request Public’s Assistance with Pedestrian Fatal Crash on Hwy 395 from August 2019 – Umatilla County – 03/07/21

On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 2:30 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian that had been hit by a car on Hwy 395 near mile post 4A.

Preliminary investigation revealed Antonia Cobarubias (41) of Hermiston was pushing a shopping cart walking northbound when a red Acura Integra struck her from behind.

Cobarubias sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  

The driver of the Acura Integra did not stop but left several pieces of the vehicle at the scene (pictures attached).

OSP believes the vehicle is a 1994 to 2001 Acura Integra, with aftermarket features and effects

A reward of $1,000 has been offered by the family of Cobarubias for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

The Oregon State Police is still requesting anyone with information regarding this to contact the Oregon State Police by dialing *OSP or contact the Oregon State Police Hermiston Office directly by dialing (541) 567-3215.

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UPDATE – OREGON STATE POLICE REQUESTING PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH FATAL CRASH ON HWY 395 – UMATILLA COUNTY (PHOTO)

News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: August 31st, 2019 4:10 PM

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The pedestrian is being identified as Antonia M. Cobarubias (41) of Hermiston.

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On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 2:30 A.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian that had been hit by a car on Hwy 395 near mile post 4A.

Preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian was pushing a shopping cart walking northbound when a yet unknown red Honda car, unknown model, struck the pedestrian from behind.

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Name and information will be released at a later time.

The driver of the Honda did not stop but left several pieces of the vehicle at the scene (pictures attached). OSP believes the vehicle is a 1996 to 2000 Honda, possibly a Civic model, with aftermarket features and effects

Oregon State Police is requesting anyone with information regarding this deadly hit and run crash to contact the Oregon State Police by dialing *OSP.

OSP was assisted by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Department, Hermiston Police Department, Umatilla County Fire District #1 and ODOT.

On Friday, March 5, 2021, at approximately 2:30 A.M., Troopers from the Springfield Area Command responded to a Semi vs. Semi crash on I-5 northbound at milepost 216.

Preliminary investigation revealed a tan 2015 Volvo Semi truck and trailer was northbound in the slow lane, when for  an unknown reasons, it was rear ended a Blue 2016 Freight Truck and Trailer at a high rate of speed. The three occupants of the tan Volvo were entrapped for approximately one hour before Fire & EMS could extricate them. Once freed, the 3 occupants were transported to the Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis.  

Recruit Trooper Padgett rescued a small dog from the cab of the tan Volvo. The dog was transported to the Linn County Animal Shelter without injury.

OSP was assisted by Oregon Department of Transportation, Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Halsey Fire & EMS, and Albany EMS.  One lane continues to be closed awaiting reconstruction of the scene.  The investigation is still ongoing.

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at approximately 7:44 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 223 and Pleasant Drive in Dallas.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a pedestrian, Chloe Blatchley (77) of Dallas, was crossing Hwy 223 when she was struck by a Landrover, operated by Curtis Cook (72) of Dallas.

Blatchley sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Polk County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT and Dallas Fire Department.

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 9:03 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Interstate 5 northbound near milepost 266.

Preliminary investigation revealed a VW Passat, operated by Lucia Carballo Hernandez (41) of Happy Valley, was northbound on I-5 at freeway speeds when it rear-ended a stopped or very slow moving Honda Accord operated by an adult male, who will be identified when appropriate.

The adult male was unresponsive when pulled from his vehicle.

An OSP Trooper and a bystander performed CPR on the adult male but he was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Carballo Hernandez and her juvenile passenger suffered minor injuries and were not transported.  

OSP was assisted by the Marion County Fire Department, Keizer Fire Department and ODOT.  

On Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at approximately 6:37 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 20 at the intersection of Hwy 226.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Honda motorcycle, operated by Martin Pratt Jr. (81) of Portland, was entering Hwy 20 from Hwy 226 and struck the side of a Dodge pickup operated by Mark Lehnert (59) of Philomath.

Pratt and his passenger, Carol Pratt (68) of Portland, were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis where Martin Pratt Jr. was pronounced deceased. 

Lehnert was not injured.

OSP was assisted by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Albany Fire Department, and ODOT.   

On March 24, 2021, at approximately 12:50 P.M., law enforcement responded to a call regarding a vehicle on fire in Selma about 6 miles up McMullen Creek Road on forest management property.

Detectives responded to the scene and located two deceased persons in the burned vehicle. The incident is being treated as homicide and is actively being investigated.

On March 29, 2021 investigators were able to identify the two persons in the vehicle as Daniel T. Hill (24) from Josephine County and Paul M. Folk (26) from Josephine County. Folk was previously reported as a missing person to the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety.

The Oregon State Police is leading the investigation and are being assisted by Grants Pass Department of Public Safety, the Josephine County District Attorney and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

On Monday, March 29, 2021 at approximately 4:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to Hwy 241 (Coos River Hwy) near milepost 11 for signs a vehicle had left Hwy 241 and entered the river.

Emergency personnel located a Chevrolet Camaro submerged in the river.  Darious Oaks (72) of Coos Bay was located inside the vehicle deceased.  He had been reported missing on March 26, 2021.

OSP was assisted by the Bandon Fire Department Dive Team, Millington Fire Department, and ODOT.

On Sunday, March 28, 2021 at approximately 12:39 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 238 near the intersection with Hanley Rd.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota SR5 pickup was traveling westbound when it left the roadway, crashed and caught on fire.

The operator of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  The name will be released at a later time.

OSP was assisted by Jackson County Fire District 3, ODOT, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. 

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Sundays protests at Oregon State Capitol arrest information – Marion County (Photo) – 03/29/21

On Sunday, March 28, 2021, events were held by two separate groups intending to meet at the state capitol grounds. The Oregon State Police along with our partner agencies the Salem Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were actively monitoring the protests.

The first event billed as the Freedom Rally appeared on social media streams in February. A second event appeared soon after, named Fascist Free 503, indicating a counter response to the Freedom Rally. Social media posts connected to the group indicated their intention to prevent the Freedom Rally caravan from meeting at the state capitol.

The following individuals were arrested and lodged at the Marion County Correctional Facility on charges related to criminal activity during today’s event:

• Andrew Alan Foy, age 34: Disorderly conduct in the second degree and criminal trespass in the second degree
• Nathan McFarland, age 33: Disorderly conduct in the second degree
• Anthony Villaneda, age 18: Unlawful pointing of a laser, five counts
• William Lloyd Isham, age 34: Interfering with Police Officer

These are open criminal cases and will continue to be investigated. Anyone with information related to these incidents or any other criminal acts which took place today, March 28, 2021, are encouraged to contact the Salem Police Department tips line at 503-588-8477.

The Oregon State Police would also like to clarify misinformation regarding the circumstances around the man who was detained after displaying a firearm.

The person in the photo was the victim of extensive damage to his vehicle.  When he stopped to assess the damage, he was assaulted with pepper spray.  After being assaulted with pepper spray, the person pulled a handgun from his waistband to defend himself.  He did not point the weapon at anyone and dropped it when ordered to do so by Law Enforcement.  This person has a valid concealed handgun license. This person was detained, interviewed and then released.  Reports will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office for review. 

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 12:31 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 11.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Tacoma, operated by a 17 year old,  was southbound when it hit the back of a Honda Civic, that was stopped for traffic turning left, operated by Bronson Stickler (21) of Grants Pass. The Honda Civic was then pushed into a Dodge Dart operated by Jonathon Durocher (26) of Crescent City, CA.

An infant in the Honda Civic was transported to Rogue Regional Hospital in Medford and later to OHSU in Portland.  The infant sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at OHSU. 

OSP was assisted by the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, AMR Ambulance, Rural Metro Fire, and ODOT.

OSP is requesting any witnesses to the crash to contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and reference case # SP21-076501

On Saturday, March 27, 2021, at approximately 12:48 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Highway 201S near milepost 18.

Preliminary investigation revealed a BMW 325, operated by Katelyn Shipley (24) of Mountain Home, ID, was traveling on Hwy 201 S when it left the roadway and rolled several times.

Shipley was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries.

There were two passengers:

Austin Mallon (26) of Boise sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Duncan Owen (25) of Boise was transported by Life Flight to a Boise hospital with injuries.

OSP was assisted by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office, Treasure Valley Paramedics, Life Flight and ODOT.

On Friday, March 26, 2021 at approximately 7:27 A.M.,  Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 199 near milepost 30.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota 4Runner, operated by Clyde McDonald (26) of Cave Junction, was northbound when crossed into the southbound lane and stuck a Ford Explorer operated by Shawn Fodor (29).  The 4Runner then struck a (southbound) Ford F250 operated by Paul Taylor (35) of Cave Junction.

Taylor sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

McDonald was transported via AMR and then air ambulance to Rogue Regional Medical Center with injuries.

Fodor was uninjured in the crash.

The highway was partially closed for 5 hours.

Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact the Oregon State Police at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and reference case number SP21-076174.  

OSP was assisted by AMR, Illinois Valley Fire Department, ODOT, and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office.

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OSP Fish & Wildlife Division is asking for the public’s help to identify the person(s) responsible for the unlawful killing of three young Blacktail Deer bucks – Coos County (Photo) – 03/25/21

On March 23, 2021,three young Blacktail bucks were found by a citizen alongside a sand road on the North Spit of Coos Bay.  All three deer were shot in the head from relatively close range and were likely taken using artificial light at night.  These deer were shot and left to waste.  OSP Troopers estimate that the deer were killed sometime between March 19 – March 21, 2021.  It is currently closed season for Blacktail Deer.

The Oregon State Police is requesting that any person with information about this incident contact the TIP line and leave information for Trooper John Cooper.  Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may also contact the Oregon State Police through the Turn in Poachers line at; TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677).

** Report Wildlife and Habitat Law Violators** 

The TIP program offers preference point rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of big game mammals.

Preference Point Rewards:

* 5 Points-Bighorn Sheep

* 5 Points-Rocky Mountain Goat

* 5 Points-Moose

* 5 Points-Wolf

* 4 Points-Elk

* 4 Points-Deer

* 4 Points-Antelope

* 4 Points-Bear

* 4 Points-Cougar

Or the Oregon Hunters Association TIP reward fund also offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest or issuance of a citation for the unlawful take/possession or waste of Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Moose, Elk, Deer, Antelope, Bear, Cougar, Wolf, Upland Birds, Waterfowl, and Furbearers. Cash rewards can also be awarded for the unlawful take of Game Fish and Shellfish and for Habitat Destruction.

CASH REWARDS:
* $1,000 Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat and Moose 
* $500 Elk, Deer and Antelope 
* $300 Bear, Cougar and Wolf 
* $300 Habitat Destruction 
* $100 Upland Birds and Waterfowl 
* $100 Furbearers 

* $100 Game Fish and Shellfish 

How to Report a Wildlife and/or Habitat Law Violation or Suspicious Activity: 

TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or *OSP (677)

TIP E-Mail: [email protected] (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM)

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at approximately 5:00 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle collision on Hwy 47 near milepost 31.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Nissan Sentra, operated by Cody Kempf (25) of McMinnville, was southbound when it crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a Toyota Camry operated by William Coker Jr. (61) of McMinnville.

Coker sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Kempf and passenger, Odalis Arenas Ramirez (20) of McMinnville, were transported to OHSU with injuries.

Passenger in the Toyota Camry, Kelly Williamson (59) of McMinnville, was transported to OHSU with injuries.

OSP was assisted by the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office, Yamhill County District Attorney’s Office, McMinnville Police Department, Yamhill Fire Department, and ODOT.

On Monday, March 22, 2021 at approximately 7:40 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to an incident involving a vehicle on Whiskey Run Beach near Bandon, OR.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Mercury Mountaineer, operated by Jerry Garrett (46) of Coos Bay, was being operated on Whiskey Run Beach with the passenger, April Garrett (43) of Coos Bay, on the roof of the vehicle. 

April Garrett fell off the vehicle, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by the Coos County Sheriff’s Office, Bandon Police Department, Bandon Fire Department, and Bay Cities Ambulance.

Investigation is continuing.

These devices started being reported February in Medford, Central Point and White City and were being thrown from a car. 

If you have any information regarding any of these explosions please contact Medford Police Department Detective Carson at 541-774-2250 or Oregon State Police Detective Keller at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP

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On March 18, 2021 the Oregon State Police Explosives Unit in conjunction with the Medford Police Department served a search warrant on a residence in the 1100 block of Char Way, in Medford, Oregon.

This was the result of an ongoing investigation related to multiple reports of explosions across the Rogue Valley. 

Investigators from the Oregon State Police and the Medford Police Department identified a suspect and during the search of the residence located numerous items relating to the manufacturing of destructive devices. 

Brian Lighthill (23) was arrested and lodged in the Jackson County Jail.

Lighthill was charged with 23 counts of Manufacturing of a Destructive Device and 9 counts of Possession of a Destructive Device.

On Friday, March 19, 2021 at approximately 8:00 A.M, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a single vehicle crash on Hwy 99W near mile post 108.

Preliminary investigation revealed a Chevrolet Avalanche, operated by Christopher Sole (36) of Eugene, was southbound when it left the roadway and struck a tree.

Sole sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Junction City Police Department, Junction City Fire Department and ODOT

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UPDATE – Death Investigation – Lincoln County (Photo) – 03/19/21

Oregon State Police investigators have received and investigated more than 180 tips from the public, law enforcement partners and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. 

Using available dental records, field contacts, and other investigative techniques, investigators have been able to exclude 61 individuals from being the child whose remains were recovered. 

Investigators are still actively working to identify the deceased, and reviewing information regarding missing children which changes and is updated frequently. 

Several different investigative efforts are underway, including DNA analysis.  With the assistance of the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, DNA has been extracted, and is awaiting analysis.  This analysis is expected to provide investigators additional information regarding the race, origin, eye color, and other genetic details that may help lead to her identity.  A sketch with the updated race and genetic details will be released upon receipt of the DNA information. 

Anthropological and forensic dental examinations of the female child recovered at in the H.B. Van Duzer State Forrest Scenic Corridor have so far determined she is between 61/2 and 10 years old.  She stood between 3’10’ and 4’6” tall.  She had long black or dark brown hair.  She died at least 30 days prior to her discovery on December 10, 2020. 

Investigators continue to ask anyone with information about the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding her death to call the Oregon State Police at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677). 

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As part of the ongoing investigation into the discovery of a female child’s remains at the Van Duzer Rest Area in Lincoln County, the Oregon State Police (OSP) continues to solicit the public’s assistance in identifying the child and the circumstances around her death.  To date, we have received over 150 tips from citizens in the United States and Canada.  We are deeply appreciative of the public’s input so far, and continue to accept information which may lead to the identification of the child.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office has estimated the child’s age to be 6.5 to 10 years old.  She is approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tall, and has long hair that is dark brown or black.  Her race or ethnic origin has yet to be determined, but DNA analysis is not complete.  A sketch completed by the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office at our request has also been released. 

OSP, in partnership with the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), and numerous state and local agencies across the United States, are using a variety of means to include or exclude known missing persons who match the general description and/or sketch previously released.  This may include, but is not limited to, dental records, age, descriptors, and confirmed sightings via verifiable sources, and/or recent contacts with family or friends that demonstrate they were alive after the remains of the unidentified female were discovered in Lincoln County. 

OSP will not comment on the individual methods used to exclude each child.

In an effort to refocus the public’s attention and reduce duplicative tips, OSP is now prepared to publicly exclude the following reported missing children from our investigation:

• Dulce Alavez, age 6, from Bridgeton, NJ
• Addyson Gibson, age 12, from Portland, OR
• Noelle Johnson, age 7, from Portland, OR
• Niayah Bylenga (AKA Niayah Crawford), age 7, from Pendleton, OR or Ritzville, WA
• Tarie Price, age 8, from Gretna, NE
• Breasia Terrell, age 10, from Davenport, IA

OSP reminds the public that while these children have been excluded from our investigation, they are all still reported missing and we ask the public to continue to be vigilant for these children and all other missing persons reported across the nation. 

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The Oregon State Police is releasing the attached approximation sketch of the child that was found in Lincoln County on December 10, 2020.

Sketch was provided with assistance of the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.

If you have any information that might help investigators in identifying this child, please call 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677).

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Oregon State Police Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the remains of an individual discovered in rural Lincoln County.  

On December 10, 2020, Investigators were summoned to the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor for a death investigation. At this location, investigators found the remains of a female child. 

The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office estimate the deceased’s age to be 6.5 to 10 years old.  She is approximately 3’10” to 4’6” tall, and had long hair that is dark brown or black.  Her race or ethnic origin has yet to be determined, but DNA analysis is not complete. 

Due to the condition of the remains she had likely been deceased at least 30 days before she was discovered. 

If you have any information that might help investigators in identifying this child, please call 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677).

No information regarding the cause or manner of death is available for release at this time. 

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On Thursday, December 10, 2020 Oregon State Police Major Crimes Detectives responded to the H.B. Van Duzer Forest State Scenic Corridor for a death investigation.

The area is a heavily wooded state park in Lincoln County, Oregon.

Due to the terrain OSP Detectives were assisted by Lincoln County SAR members.

At this time the deceased has yet to be positively identified. No further information regarding this individual is available for release until identity is established and next of kin can be notified.

An investigation into the circumstances of this incident is active and ongoing. No further details are available for release at this time.

On Sunday, March 14, 2021, at approximately 7:00 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a two vehicle crash on Hwy 99E near milepost 39.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford Focus, operated by Maria Egoroff (71) of Salem, was southbound and turned left, into a private driveway, in front of a northbound Suzuki motorcycle operated by Jeffrey Garza (40) of Woodburn.

Garza sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Woodburn Fire Department, Woodburn Ambulance, and ODOT.  

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OSP Trooper Collides with Wrong Way Driver on Interstate 84 – Baker County (Photo) – 03/12/21

On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 1:59 P.M., Oregon State Police Dispatch received a report of a wrong way driver on Interstate 84 near milepost 342. The reporting party saw a silver sedan driving westbound in the eastbound lanes.

Troopers responded to the area in an attempt to locate the wrong way driver.

At 2:04 P.M., a Senior Trooper located the wrong way driver just prior to colliding with it eastbound on Interstate 84 at milepost 327.

The driver of the suspect vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment and evaluation.

The Senior Trooper was evaluated at the hospital and was released.

The suspect was arrested on charges of Attempted Assault II, Reckless Driving and Reckless Endangerment and lodged at the Baker County Jail. 

OSP was assisted by the Baker County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon Department of Transportation and the Baker City Ambulance Medical Personnel. 

Motorcycle operator – Meagan Brumley 30 of Keizer.

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On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at approximately 6:50 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Interstate 5 near MP 270.  

Preliminary investigation revealed that a black SUV and a motorcycle were northbound on Interstate 5.  The SUV made contact with the motorcycle and the motorcycle went off the road and into the center cable divider.  The SUV did not stop and continued northbound on Interstate 5. 

The operator of the motorcycle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Name will be released at a later time.

Oregon State Police is looking for any additional information on the black SUV.  There should be damage on the front driver’s side on the SUV.

If you were a witness to this crash or have any information please contact the Oregon State Police Northern Command Center at 1-800-442-0776 or *OSP and leave information for Trooper Michael Iacob.

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Oregon State Police Continuing to Request Public’s Assistance with Pedestrian Fatal Crash on Hwy 395 from August 2019 – Umatilla County – 03/07/21

On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 2:30 A.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian that had been hit by a car on Hwy 395 near mile post 4A.

Preliminary investigation revealed Antonia Cobarubias (41) of Hermiston was pushing a shopping cart walking northbound when a red Acura Integra struck her from behind.

Cobarubias sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  

The driver of the Acura Integra did not stop but left several pieces of the vehicle at the scene (pictures attached).

OSP believes the vehicle is a 1994 to 2001 Acura Integra, with aftermarket features and effects

A reward of $1,000 has been offered by the family of Cobarubias for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

The Oregon State Police is still requesting anyone with information regarding this to contact the Oregon State Police by dialing *OSP or contact the Oregon State Police Hermiston Office directly by dialing (541) 567-3215.

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UPDATE – OREGON STATE POLICE REQUESTING PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE WITH FATAL CRASH ON HWY 395 – UMATILLA COUNTY (PHOTO)

News Release from Oregon State Police
Posted on FlashAlert: August 31st, 2019 4:10 PM

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The pedestrian is being identified as Antonia M. Cobarubias (41) of Hermiston.

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On Saturday, August 31, 2019 at approximately 2:30 A.M. Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to a pedestrian that had been hit by a car on Hwy 395 near mile post 4A.

Preliminary investigation revealed a pedestrian was pushing a shopping cart walking northbound when a yet unknown red Honda car, unknown model, struck the pedestrian from behind.

The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.  Name and information will be released at a later time.

The driver of the Honda did not stop but left several pieces of the vehicle at the scene (pictures attached). OSP believes the vehicle is a 1996 to 2000 Honda, possibly a Civic model, with aftermarket features and effects

Oregon State Police is requesting anyone with information regarding this deadly hit and run crash to contact the Oregon State Police by dialing *OSP.

OSP was assisted by the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Department, Hermiston Police Department, Umatilla County Fire District #1 and ODOT.

On Friday, March 5, 2021, at approximately 2:30 A.M., Troopers from the Springfield Area Command responded to a Semi vs. Semi crash on I-5 northbound at milepost 216.

Preliminary investigation revealed a tan 2015 Volvo Semi truck and trailer was northbound in the slow lane, when for  an unknown reasons, it was rear ended a Blue 2016 Freight Truck and Trailer at a high rate of speed. The three occupants of the tan Volvo were entrapped for approximately one hour before Fire & EMS could extricate them. Once freed, the 3 occupants were transported to the Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis.  

Recruit Trooper Padgett rescued a small dog from the cab of the tan Volvo. The dog was transported to the Linn County Animal Shelter without injury.

OSP was assisted by Oregon Department of Transportation, Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Halsey Fire & EMS, and Albany EMS.  One lane continues to be closed awaiting reconstruction of the scene.  The investigation is still ongoing.

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at approximately 7:44 P.M., Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to a vehicle crash on Hwy 223 and Pleasant Drive in Dallas.

Preliminary investigation revealed that a pedestrian, Chloe Blatchley (77) of Dallas, was crossing Hwy 223 when she was struck by a Landrover, operated by Curtis Cook (72) of Dallas.

Blatchley sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased.

OSP was assisted by Polk County Sheriff’s Office, ODOT and Dallas Fire Department.